Lying in bed this morning listening to the local talk station, I was reminded of how much hypocrisy we are surrounded by an subjugated to in all its myriad forms.
Globally my disappointment is increasing and in particular with the recent actions of the current incumbent in the seat of power, in his latest undertaking in Libya, sanctioned by the UN and led by the US.
That there is a civil war unfolding is unquestionable and while no one wants to see another Rwanda (my basic understanding suggests that this is neither tribal or religious divisions driving the situation; but social & political), its so terribly disingenuous to suggest its in the name of democracy rather than simply securing a major source of desperately needed light sweet crude -OIL-.
The supposed desire to create change in a form that reflects western ideals through the democratic process is very laughable, almost cynical, and smacks of terrible idealism or reckless stupidity bordering on cunning. the cynical view however might suggest simply anew imperialism as President Obama continues a not too different policy approach in the Middle East theatre to his predecessors.
If it was truly the case that the democratic process was respected or revered as a way forward in the Middle East and North Africa then in all likelihood Hamas would be the recognized power in Palestine back in 2006, as they won that"democratic" elections; but was selectively ignored by the West as not suitable in character or ideology even if "democratically elected".
On our own doorstep here in Canada, in my absence an election was called (ok so they didn't need my approval) and interestingly enough of the 5 parties that Elections Canada subsidizes, only four will have an opportunity to use the media platform in the upcoming debates.
Simply put, the media in Canada is deciding for the electorate who they can and cannot hear from and essentially limiting possibilities. Where the hell is Elections Canada and its mandate as Broadcast Arbitrator,and who gave the media the right to make that kind of presumptuous decision. The ah- in apathy towards this upcoming election couldn't be more evident.
Worst still is that none of the parties have anything terribly interesting to say as they increasingly move more towards US style attack ad tactics, where the clear lack of substance is so palpable that the opportunity to clip ones toenails might be deemed infinitely more enjoyable.
Unfortunately it doesn't end there as the next item on the news was of the new Toronto Mayor scrapping some long thought out plans on a general transportation strategy for the GTA and introducing his own plan. While a transportation strategy in itself is a great idea, I always understood substantial strategies of that nature with its wider implications would have the consultation of the people's chosen representatives i.e. the duly elected Councillors chosen by the electorate.
What the hell has happened to democracy and why is so much of its replacement, hypocrisy, not been challenged more so?
Saturday, April 2, 2011
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